Sommariva, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Sommariva Queensland
Angellala Rail Bridge, 1994
Sommariva Location in Queensland
Population	25 (2021 census)
• Density	0.01265/km2 (0.0328/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4470
Area	1,977.0 km2 (763.3 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	37.9 km (24 mi) E of Charleville 57.4 km (36 mi) W of Morven 229 km (142 mi) W of Roma 708 km (440 mi) WNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Shire of Murweh
State electorate(s)	Warrego
Federal Division(s)	Maranoa
Suburbs around Sommariva: Gowrie Station Clara Creek Clara Creek Charleville Sommariva Morven Bakers Bend Riversleigh Morven

Sommariva is a small area in Queensland, Australia. It is located in the Shire of Murweh. This locality is about 38 kilometers (24 miles) east of Charleville. It is also about 57 kilometers (35 miles) west of Morven. Sommariva is found along the Warrego Highway. In 2021, only 25 people lived in Sommariva.

Where is Sommariva?

Sommariva is in a rural part of Queensland. The main road, the Warrego Highway, goes through it. This highway runs from east to west. A railway line, called the Western Railway line, also crosses the area. It runs just south of the highway.

Railway Stations in Sommariva

There are four railway stations in Sommariva. They are spread out from west to east:

• Arabella railway station
• Sommariva railway station
• Lurnea railway station (this station is no longer used)
• Angellala railway station

A Look at Sommariva's Past

The name "Sommariva" comes from its railway station. The Queensland Railways Department named the station on February 18, 1911. They used the name of a nearby farm. This farm was likely named after a town called Sommariva in Piedmont, Italy.

Who Lives in Sommariva?

The number of people living in Sommariva is quite small.

• In 2016, there were 14 people living here.
• By 2021, the population grew slightly to 25 people.

Important Places in Sommariva

Sommariva has some special places that are protected for their history. These are called heritage-listed sites. One important site is the Angellala Rail Bridge. This bridge is part of the Roma-Cunnamulla railway line.

What Sommariva Produces

Sommariva is known for its olive groves. Bill and Karen McLennan run the main business here. They grow and produce olives. Their olive grove is the largest one west of the Great Dividing Range. They sell Sommariva olives, olive oil, and other olive products. These products are sold all over Southwest Queensland.

Learning in Sommariva

There are no schools directly in Sommariva. Children usually travel to nearby towns for school.

• The closest primary schools are in Charleville (to the west) and Morven (to the east).
• The nearest high school is Charleville State High School in Charleville.

For some students, these schools might be too far away for daily travel. In such cases, students can choose other options. They might do distance education, which means learning from home. Another option is to attend a boarding school.